HELP! my dog is a golden retriever and she is soooooo lazy..she is a bit on the fat side too...she is only three months old and she doesn't like going on walks , or going out of our home.( i live in a HUGE APARTMENT) it's really big so it gives her enough space but she just doesn't like going on a walk to get some excercise or do her business. I already tried bribing her with some dog treats and pieces of apple, and her chew toy, but she was only interested the first time.please help me! i can't go cleaning her pee in the house 8 times a day! but i would like to put some effort into making her look forward to a walk.
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At 3 months old this Golden is still small enough to pick up and carry outside. Also, you shouldn't need a leash, unless your apartment is in a high rise with hall ways etc. She should be following you just about everywhere you go. Don't bribe, reward for behavior you want. When she gets up to follow you...say good walk..and treat...and have a play party. Do you know how to play with her? golden's usually love a little tumble..
Make sure you are using a crate with her...if she has the full run of your HUGE APARTMENT then why would she want to go outside, when everything she needs is inside and interesting enough for her. If you have her stay in a crate and let her out every 2 or 3 hours %26 you carry her outside immediately..then tell her good pee, and reward when she goes 1 %26 2 outside..she'll get it. Be sure to play with her outside, so she finds it to be a friendly fun place, just like inside.
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Shes only a puppy. Seriously, Id have her taken to the Vet as soon as possible. 3 month old pupps are full of energy and playful. If shes not something could be medically wrong.
Call a vet, and get an appointment. Get her checked out...It might be something simple.
If thats not the case. take her outside, even if you have to drag her, and tie her up on a chain. Sit near by and let her explore for herself.
are you sure she's not lazy but just afraid? do you know if she got hurt or scared on a previous time she was taken outside? you might have to pick her up and take her outside. you might try taking her to a lake or river and let her play in the water. gr's are water dogs so she should like it. also, instead of just taking her out to go potty try getting a tennis ball and playing out in the grassy area or take her to the park for a little bit to show her the outdoors aren't a bad place but a fun place. good luck!
take her outside and play for a little bit,try to make it fun and as often as you can honestly do it.
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I would certainly have her checked for worms.. They can really sap a puppy's strength..If you haven't had her de-wormed recently, it may need to be done again.
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